Author Topic: jeremy clarkson (Read 11982 times)

thumbtack · « **on:** Jan 6, 2008, 02:39PM »

well i dunno how many people will be interested in this but theres a show on tonight on sbs at 7.30 called who do you think you are, and the person tonight is jeremy clarkson. im interested in seeing it as i reckon jeremy is pretty bonza so i thought there might be some other top gear nuts on here that would be into it. so yeah. remember that. tonight. check your local guides. wicked.

hrmmmm · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 6, 2008, 03:35PM »

Allright, now I have something to watch. I think I have seen just about every episode so far, my favourite would have been the one where they built amphibious car's or maybe it was the one where the turned a mini van into a convertible and took it through a car wash and set fire to it.
Can't wait to see what the new season brings, top gear comes back to sbs on the 7th january at 7.30pm sydney time. SBS are also producing an australian version of top gear.

On a side note, there is a petition over in pomsgolia that is trying to get Gordon Brown to step down as PM and hand the reigns over to Jeremy Clarkson, so far it has over 30 000 signings, I have signed it aswell even though I live in Australia, Parliment would never be the same with Clarkson as PM.

Jtas · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 6, 2008, 09:19PM »

+ Karma for saying "Bonza"

BILL*69 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 6, 2008, 09:57PM »

I think i missed it

Was it any good?

minimikee · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 6, 2008, 10:13PM »

I thought it was alright ... i can imagine how weird it would be finding out just how different you like could have been, pretty interesting show

BILL*69 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 6, 2008, 10:17PM »

And on that bombshell, he had two dads?

Sticky · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 6, 2008, 11:16PM »

Jeremy Clarkson i a champ..he is what makes topgear soo funny.

Season 10 of topgear was fucking excellent, by far their best work.

also, the aus version of topgear will be gay.... "wow, look how well that falcon handles!, its a bogans delight"

noss · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 7, 2008, 08:17AM »

cant go past the episode of top gear where they made the reliant robin rocket, or the one where they drove across the usa in $1000 cars

and yeh season 10 was awesome.. but its over now.. june/july is so far away for the new season!

Sticky · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 7, 2008, 08:21AM »

yeah, the robin rocket episode is one of my favs.

oh and do british navaras have the KA? cos that amphobious vehicle in S10 is one...

thumbtack · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 7, 2008, 09:29AM »

yeah it was good. funny as per usual

but really interesting too.

i thought the episode where they took over that radio station was pretty funny. no idea what series it was but it was a corker haha

Sticky · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 7, 2008, 11:33PM »

i think that was season 7 or 8, that was the one on tv last week yeah?

thumbtack · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 10:38AM »

yeah thats the one. with gordon ramsay on the track. ah my 2 favourite british men gordon ramsay and jeremy clarkson. best episode. whee! hahaha

hrmmmm · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 11:24AM »

Anyone watch last nights polar special. I thought it was pretty good, imagine being paid to drive a beefed up hilux and at the same time see a place like that. My favourite bit was where he showed the 'bumper dumper' so you don't have to squat in the snow/ice.

Also SBS is doing a cating call for the australian version, I read in the courier mail that Michael Klim might be a host and that a well known australian comedian is another possible host.

chr1S · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 11:28AM »

wtf michael klim?

thumbtack · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 11:34AM »

i read the form on the casting call cos i was interested but dont have enough car smarts to match my dry wit and non caring of what comes out of my mouth, and it said something about not being associated with tv or some rubbish. i dunno. but still i agree with chris, wtf???

yeah i saw last nights show. clarkson did a great job smashing into the ice and busting the auxillary fuel tank and shockies haha. and how about that mixture of diesel and av gas so it wouldnt freeze. far out! but yes the bumper dumper was good old fashioned toilet humour haha

here is the linky for those interested. and if anyone wants to donate to the 'tack needs a video camera to enter or something like that fund' then feel free hahaha

http://topgear.sbs.com.au/index.php

noss · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 12:12PM »

yeh the well known australian comedian is rumoured to be rove because he's apparently australia's version of hammond.

if australian celebrities are going to be cast for the australian top gear, its going to be a great big pile of horse shit.

thumbtack · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 12:27PM »

my god.

so who wants to lead the angry mob to sbs studios hm? heh

noss · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 01:46PM »

i doubt sbs would get rove.. he'd want too much money.. and thats a good thing.. hearing co-workers go on about 'oh did you see rove last nite he was so funny' is more than enough rove for me.

SAIUN · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 02:40PM »

I'm expecting the Aussie Top Gear to have the token attractive female presenter who knows nothing about whatever it is the show is about, just like almost every other topical Australian show.

noss · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 02:51PM »

there you go bec, dye your hair

thumbtack · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 03:04PM »

oh wicked! it'll be cheap too, i dont need implants haha

Budgie · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 04:53PM »

What about that thin, too tanned skank from home and away... and then Shaun Micallef as the main host

Luke · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 08:39PM »

lol Budgie.

I was gunna apply for it, I read the entry form a couple of weeks ago. It said something about showing your on camera flair, which I don't have, so I kinda bailed. It also said something about having a perfect driving record, which I also don't have. Still, it would be fun to make an entry, I have a pretty good cam too so I might just do it yet, I think I'd review my Dad's mini.

Smiley Of Terror · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 8, 2008, 11:32PM »

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To be part of this fantastic opportunity, you are:

* 18 years or older on 1 January, 2008 - though if you’re a Lewis Hamilton whose skills could impress our insurance company, then we might consider you.

* The holder of a current, unblemished drivers licence.

* Available for filming in Australia at dates to be confirmed in 2008.

* Not affiliated (beHolden ... hmm) to any car company or motoring company through sponsorship, commercial arrangements or employment.

* Demonstrably knowledgeable, opinionated and passionate about cars - and able to deliver that knowledge and passion (along with humour, of course) on screen.

* NOT a clone of the magnificent and simply unique Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond or James May. We’re looking for Australia’s own Top Gear faces. Of course you could be a clone of The Stig.

* You may be an amateur motor enthusiast and expert who’s not a television presenter. You may be a motoring journalist with little or no television experience. You may have some television experience BUT we’re NOT looking for classic television presenters without knowledge, experience or expertise.

I wonder who the Aussie Stig will be?

maybe Brockie has been playing tricks on us? DUN DUN DUNNN!!!! (in cahoots with Possum Bourne of course)

SAIUN · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 9, 2008, 04:21AM »

Quote from: Smiley Of Terror on Jan 8, 2008, 11:32PM

I wonder who the Aussie Stig will be?

maybe Brockie has been playing tricks on us? DUN DUN DUNNN!!!! (in cahoots with Possum Bourne of course)

My money's on one of the retired V8 drivers. i.e. Dick Johnson, John Bowe, Jim Richards.

Hopefully it won't be like that DriveTV show and use Oran Park as the test track.

Sticky · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 9, 2008, 09:25AM »

Quote from: SAIUN on Jan 9, 2008, 04:21AM

My money's on one of the retired V8 drivers. i.e. Dick Johnson, John Bowe, Jim Richards.

Hopefully it won't be like that DriveTV show and use Oran Park as the test track.

i was thinking alan jones...haha...cos he has "fists the size of prawns"

Colby · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 9, 2008, 11:47AM »

Aussie version might be alright, but its really all in the hosts. Provided they dont go too serious like that other car show on saturdays which is an absolute total rip off of Fifth Gear.

I thought Hamish and/or Andy or their mate Ryan... but I doubt they know anything about cars.

As for top gear episodes... my fave has to be when Jeremy gets that little blue single person car thing and drives it around the office... that thing is so awsome I want one!

On a side note, I read that there was some bank scam in England where people were stealing money from bank accounts... Jeremy being the man he is thought it was all fake hype, so published his bank details in the local newspaper to prove it was all bollocks and had $1000 stolen from his account promptly afterwards

NIZ013 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 9, 2008, 12:11PM »

Quote from: noss on Jan 7, 2008, 08:17AM

the one where they drove across the usa in $1000 cars

i think so far that episode would definately have to be my favourite one!! i've got up to season 9, but haven't had a chance to watch of all them yet.

i have to agree with the majority that aussie top gear will be shit... lol, i can just see russell coight behind the wheel of an EF falcadore full of rust, ripping skids (or at least trying to rip single spinner skids), in the outback.

hrmmmm · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 9, 2008, 02:55PM »

Quote from: SAIUN on Jan 9, 2008, 04:21AM

My money's on one of the retired V8 drivers. i.e. Dick Johnson, John Bowe, Jim Richards.

Hopefully it won't be like that DriveTV show and use Oran Park as the test track.

Won't be able to use Oran Park as the developers (bastards) are going to rip it up and put houses on the land. My bet is they will use a short track like Wakefield Park or Barbagello in WA.

Also I dont think it would be a retired V8 driver because:

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Not affiliated (beHolden ... hmm) to any car company or motoring company through sponsorship, commercial arrangements or employment.

I'm pretty sure that the old driver's will still be affiliated with ford/holden (john bowe promotes Sinclair Ford in Penrith,NSW) or sponsered by armorall,shell etc, etc. But then again where do you get a competant driver who isn't sponsered by a car company or motoring company.
There is always Glenn Ridge from 'The Car Show'.

Smiley Of Terror · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 9, 2008, 07:43PM »

Wakefield would be good... I could go watch them film.. But if it's anything like the UK version, they'll probably just have their own test track.

the Stig COULD be a current driver because you aren't supposed to know their identity... therefore meaning it could be Mark Webber and nobody would know.. highly unlikely but within the rules.

SAIUN · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 10, 2008, 03:57AM »

Quote from: Smiley Of Terror on Jan 9, 2008, 07:43PM

the Stig COULD be a current driver because you aren't supposed to know their identity... therefore meaning it could be Mark Webber and nobody would know.. highly unlikely but within the rules.

I remember Clarkson giving him a T-shirt saying "I am the Stig".

chr1S · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 10, 2008, 08:14AM »

I got that shirt, I wear it every now and then

Milford · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 10, 2008, 07:14PM »

bonzer is spelt with an ER.
thats just unaustralian

Smiley Of Terror · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 10, 2008, 09:59PM »

erbonza? sounds more seth efrican to me.

slim · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 10, 2008, 11:05PM »

well i saw "THE STIG" today.
He was driving a blue WRX, with "THE STIG" as plates, and a blue car bra in Thornlie, Perth WA
I have absolutly no petrol so i couldnt chase him

SAIUN · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 06:18AM »

Quote from: slim on Jan 10, 2008, 11:05PM

well i saw "THE STIG" today.
He was driving a blue WRX, with "THE STIG" as plates, and a blue car bra in Thornlie, Perth WA
I have absolutly no petrol so i couldnt chase him

Was it a dude in a race suit and helmet? Or just some wanker that thinks he's cool?

(No, I don't mean Dean, either)

hrmmmm · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 08:22AM »

Me thinks blue wrx man is a wanker, what's the bet he can't drive for peanuts.

Also Jeremy Clarkson hosts a show called SPEED on the 'How To Channel' on foxtel/austar, it is on at 9pm QLD time on thursday nights. The show is about the evolution of speed, how speed (moving quickly, not the drug) affects humans and all things speed related. Last night he counted down his most favourite speed invention,his favourite it was a Vauxhall Vectra, because it cost 1000 punds, and it is better than nothing ans it is so bad to drive that is actually good, which he says if that is the case, if something is good then it must be absolutely brilliant. And last night he bought a Lightening fighter jet to go in the front yard of his house (he has a huge house and lot's of land).
A pretty good show if interested in the more scientific side of how going fast affects the human body.

thumbtack · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 11:06AM »

Quote from: Milford on Jan 10, 2008, 07:14PM

bonzer is spelt with an ER.
thats just unaustralian

what? are you high?

noss · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 11:48AM »

Quote from: thumbtack on Jan 11, 2008, 11:06AM

what? are you high?

nah he's just un-australian

Milford · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 02:06PM »

just to prove to myself that i wasnt high i checked with wikipedia.
it agrees with me.

thumbtack · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 03:17PM »

yes it seems bonzer does exist, but bonza is the more common spelling. i think maybe bonzer is more british. whatever.

jeremy clarkson. there. now we are back on topic.

dave-trx · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 11, 2008, 05:31PM »

Quote from: Sticky on Jan 7, 2008, 08:21AM

yeah, the robin rocket episode is one of my favs.

oh and do british navaras have the KA? cos that amphobious vehicle in S10 is one...

British Navaras dont run Petrols. There series 1 D22 ran the TD25ETI ours got the QD32 (slow but go forever)
Series 2 D22 got the YD25DDTI (shitty engine tend to throw rods through the side of the block due to shitty big end bearings)
D40's run the YD25CRD, same as our aussie STX motors.

Febrile · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 06:13PM »

Quote from: dave-trx on Jan 11, 2008, 05:31PM

British Navaras dont run Petrols. There series 1 D22 ran the TD25ETI ours got the QD32 (slow but go forever)
Series 2 D22 got the YD25DDTI (shitty engine tend to throw rods through the side of the block due to shitty big end bearings)
D40's run the YD25CRD, same as our aussie STX motors.

I have to commend you dave... it doesn't matter what the thread is about, as soon as someone asks a remotely 4wd related question, BAM, there you are all up in the place with the 4wd info.

To stay on topic, here's Jeremy Clarkson eating Ortolan bunting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4MS7mSzX8

chr1S · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 06:40PM »

Quote from: Narxysus on Jan 12, 2008, 06:13PM

I have to commend you dave... it doesn't matter what the thread is about, as soon as someone asks a remotely 4wd related question, BAM, there you are all up in the place with the 4wd info.

ROFL, I agree!

dave-trx · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 12, 2008, 11:31PM »

Narxysus why do I like my 4wds, they may not be the fastest vehicles on the road but I would rather be driving a vehicle that overkill engineering done on the driveline, old tech diesel are great if they have a problem it is either fuel or air.

I admit diesels are slow but they are not overstressed. But I travel alot in remote NSW and have hit 1 kangeroo and have have had many close calls. When the July floods in Maitland were happening I seen many modified 4wds dragging strandard cars out of flood water, I pulled about 3 cars out of flood water also and I seen a few truck drivers dragging cars that were strandard also (I hear all the time on here how bad truckies are, that weekend I seen the best in all the 4wders and truckies)

I would rather be driving a modified 4wd and know that I will make it home, dont get me wrong I like fast cars also but having a 4wd over 2 tonne and getting 10L/100km's and the versatility odriving on road and venturing off road makes more sense to me these days.

Sorry to get off topic, just explaining my reasoning.

hrmmmm · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 10:58AM »

Quote from: Narxysus on Jan 12, 2008, 06:13PM

I have to commend you Dave... it doesn't matter what the thread is about, as soon as someone asks a remotely 4wd related question, BAM, there you are all up in the place with the 4wd info.

To stay on topic, here's Jeremy Clarkson eating Ortolan bunting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4MS7mSzX8

When it comes to 4wd stuff, Dave is a source of invaluable info. He is the one I am starting to ask questions and will no doubt ask more question's about different 4wd's for when I get rid of the corsair. I would get opinions from everyone but I feel that the general antrx population doesn't have the experience of what works, what is reliable and what is easy to fix, where I live there is only one mechanic in town (about 10kms away) and he probably charges like a wounded bull, so reliability and relative simplicity are paramount.
*Please correct me if I'm wrong about the above rant and pm me with any advice about what 4WD to get or what to watch out for, as i am going into this purchase somewhat blind, for any advice keep in mind that the $WD I get will be diesel, and built after 2003, dual cab and probably manual.

Sorry for ranting but Dave was answering a question.

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yeah, the robin rocket episode is one of my favs.
oh and do British navaras have the KA? cos that amphibious vehicle in S10 is one...

I don't see anyone else answering what is obviously a question.

Back on topic, does anyone know when TOP GEAR is coming to Australia and where they are filming.

thumbtack · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 02:39PM »

whoa. i didnt realise this was a fight.

im pretty sure narx was commending Dave (commending is smart people speak for 'yay you rule') and then chris said 'oh lolzors yeah its true, dave knows about 4wds'

and you ranted? what the hell!

anyway, i believe they start filming toward the last quarter of the year, ie around september.

dave-trx · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 03:52PM »

Cheers for the defence langers.

Narx thank you for the commending.

chr1S · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 03:58PM »

lol yeah, we aren't arguing aye, just a LOL moment.

Febrile · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 13, 2008, 05:05PM »

Quote from: dave-trx on Jan 12, 2008, 11:31PM

Narxysus why do I like my 4wds, they may not be the fastest vehicles on the road but I would rather be driving a vehicle that overkill engineering done on the driveline, old tech diesel are great if they have a problem it is either fuel or air.

I admit diesels are slow but they are not overstressed. But I travel alot in remote NSW and have hit 1 kangeroo and have have had many close calls. When the July floods in Maitland were happening I seen many modified 4wds dragging strandard cars out of flood water, I pulled about 3 cars out of flood water also and I seen a few truck drivers dragging cars that were strandard also (I hear all the time on here how bad truckies are, that weekend I seen the best in all the 4wders and truckies)

I would rather be driving a modified 4wd and know that I will make it home, dont get me wrong I like fast cars also but having a 4wd over 2 tonne and getting 10L/100km's and the versatility odriving on road and venturing off road makes more sense to me these days.

Sorry to get off topic, just explaining my reasoning.

I agree. My Dad has a '91 Safari (Japanese Patrol), and it is a nice drive. My beef with such cars would basically only be their resource intensity (fuel consumption, large tyres, I think the patrol has two oil filters, as an example), but I guess compared to a turboed performance vehicle, it'd probably all work out the same in the end anyway. If these things weren't an issue, I'd pick a 4wd over a sport car just for the practicality anyday. Although, the size of the bloody things can be an issue!

hrmmmm · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 07:44AM »

Woops, I just read what narx said again, yesterday I read it as if he was having a dig an unwarantyed dig at Dave. My bad, I should read things through properly before I reply.

Smiley Of Terror · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 05:47PM »

I love it when older members forget to READ before you TYPE

...not to mention go off topic

did anyone see "Grumpy Old Men", Clarkson was in that too, pretty funny, lots of old Poms whinging like they do.